Stop Bin Coffee Grounds: BBC Expert's Garden Tip
A BBC expert reveals a clever method to repurpose used coffee grounds into wildflower seed balls, reducing waste and helping pollinators in your garden.
A BBC expert reveals a clever method to repurpose used coffee grounds into wildflower seed balls, reducing waste and helping pollinators in your garden.
Conservationists warn the UK is 'fishing our future away' as government data reveals 58% of catch limits exceed scientific advice, with cod and mackerel populations collapsing.
Experts reveal how white vinegar, baking soda, and washing-up liquid can effectively remove green stains from wooden fences, preventing rot and extending their lifespan without costly tools.
Marine biologist Emma Smart has been prohibited from approaching a Michelin Guide seafood restaurant after seizing and releasing its educational pet lobster into a harbour.
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RecommendedNew data reveals solar and wind power significantly reduced the impact of the energy crisis from the Strait of Hormuz blockade, with fossil fuel generation falling and clean energy rising globally.
Planting single-flowered sunflower varieties can attract diverse birdlife like goldfinches and sparrows to UK gardens, acting as natural birdfeeders into winter.
The UK experiences one of the warmest Aprils on record, with temperatures reaching 26.6C. Forecasters warn a brewing 'super El Niño' could intensify global warmth, potentially exceeding 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2027.
Gardeners across the UK are urged to identify and control invasive Spanish bluebells, which are rapidly spreading and threatening native English bluebell populations.
A massive £7.3 million operation to clear a 150-metre illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has started, with up to 30 lorry loads daily removing 21,000 tonnes of rubbish over six months.
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RecommendedNew data reveals solar and wind energy absorbed gas shortfalls during the Strait of Hormuz blockade, preventing a predicted coal resurgence and marking a shift in global energy response patterns.
A professor refutes claims that UK poultry depends only on imported soy, highlighting wheat as the primary, home-grown component and ongoing research into alternative protein sources.
A biologist recounts a 1982 sighting of a large, tan-coloured animal on Exmoor, believed to be a puma or mountain lion, adding credibility to historical big cat reports in the UK.
David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, will not take his bonus this year after 'unacceptable outages' left thousands without water, as MPs grill executives over failures.
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu will convene world leaders before the COP31 summit, with Australia's Chris Bowen leading negotiations. Turkey's climate minister expresses full confidence in the process.
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RecommendedA country diary from Frome, Somerset, reveals how mild, wet winters are reshaping garden lawns, with moss suppressing grass and fostering primroses and speedwell.
A 1,200-year cherry blossom record tracking climate change will live on as a new researcher steps in after the death of Prof Yasuyuki Aono, who meticulously documented shifting bloom dates in Japan.
In eastern Brazil, the coleocephalocereus goebelianus cactus has evolved a unique fuzzy cephalium that acts as an acoustic beacon, enhancing bat echolocation for night-time pollination.
Colombian officials have approved a mass culling of hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo. Environment Minister Irene Vélez cited failed population control efforts and threats to villagers and native species as reasons for the controversial de
Gardening expert Monty Don reveals his crucial April jobs, including planting sweet peas and deadheading azaleas, to ensure vibrant summer blooms in your garden.
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RecommendedAustralian dairy farmers warn of a 20% price surge for milk, cheese, and yogurt unless immediate payment increases are implemented to offset soaring fuel and fertiliser costs.
Garden expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals that keeping lawns short is a key deterrent for rats, as they avoid exposed areas. He also advises on bird feeder placement and compost heap management to prevent infestations.
A 21,000-tonne illegal waste dump stretching 150 metres near the River Cherwell in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is being cleared in a £7.3 million operation led by the Environment Agency, with 15-30 lorry loads removed daily over six months.
The National Trust has prohibited access to Dovedale's historic stepping stones in the Peak District after storm damage left one stone dislodged, rendering the crossing unsafe. Derbyshire County Council plans repairs once water levels recede.
As Brits head to the coast this spring, 20 beaches across England have been classified with 'poor' water quality, making swimming inadvisable. The list includes popular spots from Blackpool to Scarborough.
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RecommendedA major £7.3 million operation has commenced to clear a 500ft-long illegal waste dump near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, involving 21,000 tonnes of rubbish and expected to take six months.
A damning report reveals 33 native butterfly species are declining, with some populations plummeting by nearly 90% since 1976. Conservationists warn of an increasingly urgent battle for survival.
A massive £7.3 million operation to remove a 150-metre long illegal waste dump near Kidlington's River Cherwell has started, with up to 30 lorry loads daily over six months.
Eric Bedient, 50, receives five-day federal jail sentence for stepping off boardwalk at Mammoth Hot Springs, damaging fragile hydrothermal ecosystem.
Michigan is streamlining its air quality alert system to issue warnings earlier as wildfire smoke from Canada threatens Detroit. The state now triggers alerts at 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' levels, with experts predicting a severe fire season in the
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RecommendedA 10-foot great white shark named Cayo was detected via tracking system swimming off the coast of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, part of its normal seasonal migration pattern along the East Coast.